Introducing the Technology Transfer Voucher
The Technology Transfer Voucher makes it easy for businesses to work with research organisations on research and development (R&D) projects.
The voucher is available to business that need external R&D expertise.
For 2010/2011, $5 million of funding is available for businesses requiring R&D expertise in high value manufacturing and services in these areas:
- novel materials, manufacturing and applications
- health and medical technologies
- information, communications and digital technologies.
Is the voucher right for you?
- Are you a business based in New Zealand?
- Are you developing products or enhancing existing ones?
- Do you need external R&D expertise?
- Are you keen to work with a research organisation on an R&D project to accelerate your business growth?
If you answered yes, then the voucher could be right for you.
How it works
Vouchers provide 50% funding towards businesses' R&D projects. Businesses must pay the other half.
You can use a coucher for productsand/or process design activities, trial production runs or processess and product testing.
It's available on-demand, so it's first in, first served for business and projects that meet the eligibility creiteria and the ovjectives of the voucher programme.
Vouchers can range from $30,000 to $1 million (excluding GST). If you have a larger proposal, we would still like to hear from you.
Vouchers can be used with the following accredited R&D partners:
- Auckland University of Technology
- Industrial Research Limited
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- Wellington Institute of Technology.
Investing in innovation and growth
The Technology Transfer Voucher is part of the Government's 2010 budget, which injected another $234 million into business R&D over four years, to be delivered through MSI's business investment programme.
MSI have a range of R&D funding products and services to support businesses to grow through innovation.
Each year, MSI help more than 500 New Zealand businesses undertake R&D projects and grow their R&D capability. Whether you are a small start up business or a large established exporter, MSI can tailor a package to help you develop your products and get to market faster.
Want more information?
Information about the voucher and how to apply can be found on www.msi.govt.nz/voucher
